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What drives the development of industrial and commercial energy storage?

Policy, economics, and energy security are driving the accelerated development of industrial and commercial energy storage. Policy initiatives are fostering the integration of source network, load and storage systems. New energy storage solutions on the user-side are being encouraged to adapt flexibly.

Is integrated energy storage (IESS) adoption accelerating?

The rate of advancement for new supply-side products is accelerating, projecting an uptick in IESS adoption. Integrated industrial and commercial energy storage products are set to incorporate both AC and DC systems, streamlining components such as DC cables and switches, thereby reducing overall product costs.

How are policy initiatives promoting energy storage?

Policy initiatives are fostering the integration of source network, load and storage systems. New energy storage solutions on the user-side are being encouraged to adapt flexibly. Support for industrial and commercial energy storage has been bolstered by policies, as highlighted in the Blue Book on the Development of New Electric Power Systems.

Will C&I energy storage grow in 2024?

Data of Domestic Documented C&I Energy Storage Projects in 2023 TrendForce forecasts that in 2024, the C&I energy storage sector will see a significant expansion, with capacity additions reaching 8 gigawatts (GW) or 19 gigawatt-hours (GWh). This represents a remarkable increase of 128% and 153% compared to the previous year.

How many energy storage projects are there in 2023?

According to the Energy Storage Association of America (EESA), in 2023, the total documented installation projects numbered 4666, with Zhejiang Province leading the pack at 1188 documented energy storage projects, followed closely by Guangdong and Jiangsu with 755 and 705 projects, respectively.